Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
New From Here is a deeply poignant, “Own Voices” masterpiece capturing the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic through the eyes of an unforgettable young protagonist. Balancing the realities of anti-Asian racism with a heartwarming story of sibling bond and neurodivergent strength.
The Chandler Legacies is a brilliant, compulsively readable boarding school novel on par with Looking for Alaska. Centering on five diverse, beautifully drawn teens in an elite writing circle, this poignant story tackles institutional hazing, trauma, and the life-changing power of truth.
The Last Cuentista is a breathtaking, suspenseful sci-fi page-turner that seamlessly weaves Mexican folklore with a dystopian struggle for survival. Centering on an unforgettable heroine fighting to protect humanity’s collective memory, this emotional and brilliant book.
Swim Team is a sensational, heart-filled graphic novel that beautifully balances middle-school friendship with critical historical context. Exploring the generational impacts of pool segregation alongside a powerful story of perseverance, this book is an absolute must-have!
Flight of the Puffin is an incredibly stirring, multi-perspective masterpiece showing how a single, artful act of kindness can spark a lifesaving chain reaction of hope. Tackling tough topics like bullying, grief, and homelessness with absolute compassion.